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Aurelia Flores

September 27, 1939 — September 22, 2020

Columbus

Aurelia Flores, age 80 of Columbus died Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at her home.

Funeral Services are 10:30 am Friday, September 25 at McKown Funeral Home.  Visitation is on Thursday from 5-7 pm.  Interment is Roselawn Cemetery.

Aurelia Flores-Perez, known as Carmen Flores by her family and friends, was born the 27th day of August 1939 in Mejicanos, San Salvador, El Salvador. Aurelia made her journey to the United States in 1979 in hopes of bringing her children and future generations for a better life. First, she arrived in Los Angeles, California living there for a few years, later moving and settling in Nebraska in 1994.

Aurelia enjoyed leaving her apartment for peaceful walks, listening to the birds sing and having her grandchildren tag along for trips to the playground. She spent her mornings in bible study followed by walks to Columbus's thrift stores. But the one thing she treasured most was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Family was the most important to her.

Aurelia was known for her great sense of humor and tough love. She could make you laugh and appreciate the gift of life all in one. She was a selfless woman who gave the food out of her mouth to those who needed it most. She will always be remembered as a survivor because of her difficult life, she seemed tough on the outside but she internally had a heart of gold and only those close to her could understand and appreciate such a woman.

Aurelia is survived by her three children. Maria Flores, Manuel Lopez-Flores -Paty, Karen X Gomez-Flores -Jose. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren as well as five great grandchildren. Aurelia is now reunited with her late mother Adela Flores as well as her late grandson Freddy Garcia- Flores.

Beloved mama/abuelita/Doňa Aurelia we will remember you and we will always love you. We will see you again.

SPANISH VERSION

Aurelia Flores-Pérez conocida como Carmen Flores por su familia y amigos nacida el día 27 de agosto de 1939 en Mejicanos, San Salvador, El Salvador. Aurelia hizo su viaje a los Estados Unidos en 1979 con la esperanza de ofrecer a sus hijos y generaciones futuras una vida mejor. Primero, llegó a Los Ángeles, California. Vivió allí durante unos años, luego se mudó y se estableció en Nebraska en 1994.

Aurelia disfrutaba salir de su apartamento a caminar tranquilamente, escuchar el canto de los pájaros, a veces acompañada de sus nietos para ir al parque. Pasaba las mañanas estudiando la Biblia, seguido por paseos a las tiendas.

Pero lo que más atesoraba era pasar tiempo con sus hijos y nietos. La unión familiar era lo más importante para ella.

Aurelia era conocida por su gran sentido del humor y su amor fuerte. Ella podía hacerte reír y apreciar el regalo de la vida al mismo tiempo. Ella era una mujer comprensiva y generosa.. Siempre será recordada como una sobreviviente debido a los retos y adversidades que enfrentó en  su vida. Parecía dura por fuera pero internamente tenía un corazón de oro y solo aquellos cercanos a ella podían entender y apreciar la mujer que fue.

Aurelia le sobreviven sus tres hijos. Maria Flores, Manuel Lopez-Flores - Paty, Karen X Gomez Flores - Jose. También le sobreviven sus nueve nietos y sus cinco bisnietos. Aurelia se ha reencontrado con su difunta madre Adela Flores, así como con su difunto nieto Freddy García-Flores.

Querida mamá / abuelita / Doňa Aurelia te recordaremos, y te amaremos siempre.  Algún día volveremos a estar juntos.

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

5:00 - 7:00 pm

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McKown Funeral Home - Columbus

2922 13th Street, Columbus, NE 68601

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Friday, September 25, 2020

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2922 13th Street, Columbus, NE 68601

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